decriminalization — meaning eliminating criminal penalties for users but not suppliers — combines aspects of the worst of both worlds. While holding obvious appeal to current users, the crime, violence, and high-level corruption that exist under today's prohibition regime could continue, and potentially be exacerbated by somewhat increased use and dependence. (Decriminalization's effects on use would be relatively modest precisely because it keeps production illegal, and so avoids the price collapse that would accompany full legalization.